ASTOR THEATRE CLOSING

 Like boiling water in a paper bag, it's not difficult to achieve. Especially for Aunty who has the where with-all, in it's membership! By utilising the 5 P's, Govt grants & sponsorship. It is not that big a step!

"It would not take that much lobbying to get DCA to organise a grant for the lease or whatever. I'm sure if Aunty used it as it's HQ & for theatre performance, it could be made viable as a community theatre venue."

As for the Bookings/Box Office, I'm sure this might be more than efficiently handled by say Melz @ TAZ or whom ever. As for the maintenance I believe there is plenty of expertise available in that area. Also as it would be probably leased, this would be only on a running day to day basis, with periodic reviews.

Same with the 'Duty Tech' concept as used by the 'old Mill' & thru out the industry. To insure the hirers are accommodated in the use of the facilities.  also the venue is not used & abused.

Besides having a Central ITA HQ venue used for Comeatre productions & functions. It could also benefit City, outer metro & even country groups. Bringing in their productions, as an extended season & a means of maximising on their initial cost of a production.

although I prefer the ordinary brown paper bags, which to me make a much better brew, than you get from the white paper bags! 

The secret of course is in the method, by not being burnt or just left holding the paper bag!